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Medical Coding Certificate
Medical Coding Certificate
at Salem Community College
Philadelphia Catalog
The Medical Coding certificate program prepares students for immediate placement in a variety of areas that require coding expertise. Students learn to analyze medical records and assign the appropriate medical codes using healthcare coding and classification schedules.
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Medical Records Specialists
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.
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